Patellar Resurfacing in TKA — Controversies
Controversial: to resurface or not during TKA. Resurfacing: reduces anterior knee pain, avoids secondary resurfacing procedures. Non-resurfacing: avoids patellar complications (fracture, maltracking, loosening). Selective resurfacing based on patellar status increasingly practiced. Registry data show mixed outcomes; no universal consensus.
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10What is the primary reason proponents advocate for routine patellar resurfacing during TKA?
mcqWhich of the following is a common complication associated with patellar resurfacing?
mcqAccording to NICE Technology Appraisal 304 (2011), what is the recommendation regarding routine patellar resur...
mcqWhat is the purpose of the `no thumb test` after patellar resurfacing?
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mcqWhat does patelloplasty aim to achieve when the patella is not resurfaced?
mcqWhat is the primary concern regarding patellar resurfacing during TKA?
mcqWhich surgical technique is often used to assess patellar tracking after resurfacing?
mcqWhat does the term `patellar-friendly` refer to in the context of TKA?
mcqWhat is a significant factor affecting the decision to resurface the patella during TKA?